The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

You'll need to give your ginger plant a little time before harvesting it—a few months of growth at least. When you're ready ...

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of ...

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

November is usually a time for cleaning out the garden, but it's also the ideal month to introduce this new perennial for ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

While a perfectly manicured yard is visually appealing, it actually limits biodiversity. A lot. Instead, consider taking ...

You probably keep paper towels in your kitchen, but this humble product has plenty of uses in the garden, too. Here are some ...

It's also a great time to get rid of weeds before they go into hibernation. Applying a fertilizer like Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard in early fall both feeds the lawn and kills weeds, so you're ...

Kiwi is one of the most nutrient-rich fruits you can eat. It’s loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and folate ...